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    got 1.7ohms on stator check-70hp johnson

    hello i got 1.7 ohms on my stator check by hooking to the yellow and yellow/grey wires. book calls for 1.3 -+0.1 for a 6amp alternator. does this seem ok or should i replace all other checks are ok on it.not sure of the alternator i have. all other alternators have a lower ohms reading.like 9amp...
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    1970 70hp johnson ohms tests please help

    thanks in advance,heres my problem,im doing ohms testing on the elec parts but not sure of the scale to set my multi meter on.its digital, is 2000k the high scale or the low scale.thanks more info after i get some answers.
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    70 hp johnson too much personality

    hello people my 1979 johnson 70hp mtr is running crazy.i have cleaned the carbs throughly.first trip to the lake ran perfect,drove around for a while than stopped for a cold beer,when it restarted it wouldnt go on plane right away.have to move throttle slowly then stop just before it dies and...
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    1979 70hp johnson carb need help

    hey people thanks for reading please help, im rebuilding these carbs on my motor they are missing the little wire that goes from the inlet needle to the float arm.but the kit has them should i put them in?does it make a differance?always used these things on all my other mtrs.and one more...
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    denso or champion plugs in my johnson 70hp?

    hello all,can i use denso plugs in my engine 1979-70hp johnson.not sure i havent tried yet!some body stop me if its a bad idea.thanks
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    79 70hp johnson carb question?

    hello all fellow boaters can anyone help me? I have a 79 70hp johnson with three carbs and my seloc manual says it only has 2 orifices.low and high.but my carbs have three i believe.just asking,anyone out there know about these carbs are have them.also posted (1979 70hp johnson no top end) but...
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    1979 70hp johnson no top end?

    hello people thanks for reading! took out my new 2 me motor it started up perfect idles the same,goes 2 wake speed then theres nothing if i go any further with the throttle,it just dies,half to pull back quickly to keep her running.what do you advise i do in what order to fix the problem.runs...
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    I love iboats where were you?

    man this place is awesome!I wish iboats was around when i bought my first boat.thanks 2 all the people helping everyone out on the questions you rock. Well im on my 6 boat by now and im in my late thirties.Never had a lot of money and the boats havent been far from the marinas.but now im more...
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    older evinrude control box?what the heck!

    hey boaters heres a older evinrude box im trying to fix but the plastic cables are backwards.i need to turn them around but how do you get those things that are loose in the middle out?can anyone help me?thanks james always fishn.
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    1979 70hp johnson terminal block question?

    hi people thanks for reading,here it is,in the seloc manual the #5 on terminal block wires are red and the other purple.But on my engine the same #5 there are two red wires and the purple is all alone.The purple wire turns yellowand red going to the accessories at key switch.the red wire on #5...
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    1979 70hp johnson safety switch?

    hello boaters! Will someone help me i need to install a out of gear safety switch wires but dont know if it goes between the battery and batt on ignition,or between the starter solonoid and start on ignition.which one is better will either work.my manual says between the battery wires but then i...
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    anyone else have a 1964 Shell Lake boat?

    Hello i have a 1964 Shell Lake boat i think a 17ft.put pics up on wed.It has a 1964 Johnson 75hp on it still running good.Any info on this boat would help.thanks james
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    1964 johnson 75hp point gap?

    Im back just making sure .020 is right,because i have the battery ignition with plug wires coming out the side of dist.This engine is awesome i love the oldies and thank all the guys and girls who made these things.Anyone know about the timing sync how to? The oil mixture i heard 24to1 been...
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    1964 johnson 75hp coil test,point gap?

    hello i have a 64 johnson electromatic v4al-16 can you test the coil for ohms?do you know the point gap?any extra info would be awesome!75hp sorry.thanks james.
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